Barn under blue sky Canvas Print

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Here's a piece of Americana that no longer exists. This barn once stood proud on the east side of U.S. Highway 81, north of Duncan. It was being dismantled when I shot several images. In its place now sits an oil camp. I wanted this very colorful, maybe in a way to make up for the fact it no longer exists. I plan to add more, but with a little less saturation.

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